Rigmate pair of canvasbacks, Ben Schmidt, Detroit,

Canvasback Pair Ben Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 17 in. long A hen and drake diver with thin tails. Original paint with even gunning wear. The hen is fitted with a second Schmidt head w

Pair of exceptional canvasbacks by Ben Schmidt, (1884-1968), Centerline, MI. The hen is a 16 ½ inch decoy with subtle carved wing and feather detail. In fine original paint with a very small tail

Incised wing feather detail. Also with Schmidt's feather stamping on much of the bird. Keel was removed at some point. Mesures 17" long.

REDHEAD DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Appears to be very good original paint and condition. Small chip on right side of tail. Relief-carved wings. Retains keel

RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI, circa 1930’s. Very old working paint, some of which is original. Good structural condition. Typical carved wing feathers. Balsa construction. Head tu

Antique Hand Carved and Hand Painted Circa 1930's Duck Decoy Hollow Redhead Hen by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan. 8 inches x 15 inches (#41)

BLUEBILL DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI (1884-1968). Good original paint showing some in-use wear. Good structural condition with hairline check the length of back. Carved wing feathers. Retains fu

BLUEBILL HEN attributed to Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Weathered original paint and very good structural condition. Detailed feather carving to back. Snug-head model with hairline crack to upper bill. R

Rigmate pair of canvasbacks, Hays Decoy Factory, 2nd quarter 20th century. Glass eye model. 16" long. Notes: Decoy

EXTREMELY RARE AND FINE ONE-THIRD SIZE BLACK DUCK by Ben J. Schmidt, Detroit, MI, circa 1940. Excellent original paint and condition. Very detailed carved feather work overall to body. Raised crossed

RIGMATE PAIR OF CANVASBACKS, Upper Bay, MD. Very good original paint and unused condition. Hen with nail filler loss to top of head. Both with painted brush work to backs. Both with fine bill detail.

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, center hollowed body, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, bill repair, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 16"L, est. 250 - 450

Paul Radamach Wyandotte, MI, c. 1930 17 1/4 in. long A folky pair of canvasbacks by this Detroit River duck hunter and carver. The drake has a slightly turned head. Each is in a second coat of paint w

Ben Schmidt (MI, 1884-1968), Black DuckDetroit, Michigan, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, incised and raised feather details, glass eyes, incised FD on bottom. Length 17 in. Additional high-reso

1 Ben Schmidt redhead hen, 1 canvasback hen by east coast carver, branded CARTER on bottom, 1 bluebill drake & 1 hen by unknown carvers, all are combination of original & working paint, some with wear

PAIR OF CANVASBACKS by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI. Premier Chesapeake Bay model in restored condition. Retain foundry weights and glass eyes

FINE PAIR OF CANVASBACKS by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1910. Premier grade in original paint with gunning wear. Very good structural condition. Touch up to hen’s bill. Drake with possib

PAIR OF CANVASBACKS by R.M. Mitchell, Havre de Grace, MD. Rigmate pair with good original paint showing in-use wear. Both in good structural condition with typical neck cracks. Both retain keel weight

PAIR OF CANVASBACKS by Ed "Mim" Corradetti, Bristol, PA. Rigmate pair in excellent original paint and unused condition. Hen with ice groove carving and painted detailed feather work over all. Paint ti

Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, bluebill drake is center hollowed body, combination of mostly original paint with some enhancements to white on sides & speculums, canvasback hen is solid body, o

1 with turned head attributed to Danny Scriven & 1 attributed to Ben Schmidt, Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, old working paint, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

Standard-Grade Canvasback Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915 15 1/2 in. long The drake bears a Mackey Collection stamp, a "HILKE" brand, and a "N. WOLF" brand on the underside.

1 Ben Schmidt redhead drake, Centerline, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & working paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, 14"L & 1 canvasback drake attr to Dave Hodgman,

Canvasback Pair William "Bill" Dahlka (1894-1960) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 17 in. long The drake bears a "Bill Dahlka" brand, a "HY Dahlka" brand, and a "Fred Wall" brand. As found. Provenance: Len Carnag